By: Holden Adkins, Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern Diets are not immune to the cyclic nature of social trends. What’s old is new, and in 2024 carbs are as much a social taboo as last year’s high-waisted denim. Like most trends, an underlying marketing force drives public interest, and the marketing machine behind very low carb […]
By: Pamela Gomez Fernandez, Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern In today’s health-conscious world, more people are exploring plant-based diets not only for ethical reasons but also for their potential health benefits. Among the many advantages of plant-based eating, one area of particular interest is its effect on blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes. Let’s delve […]
By Cecilia D., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern Diabetes mellitus is a disease so common worldwide just about every person walking down the streets of wherever you are reading this from could tell you something about it. Maybe you have seen commercials on television for medicines to aid in diabetes management, heard the common misconception that […]
By: Krista W., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern With the continuous rise of obesity rates over the past three decades, it’s no secret that we are in the midst of an obesity epidemic. It is predicted that more than half of the world’s population will be living with overweight or obesity by the year 2035 if […]
By Maddie B., Lagniappe Wellness Dietetic Intern What is an Eating Disorder?Eating Disorders (ED) are serious mental health disorders that can detrimentally affect physical health if left untreated. Two specific diagnoses, Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) are generally well-known and more common diagnoses — and are most commonly associated with fear of weight […]
